It's not just a vacation It's an experience JAY HURON ABOVE: Jonesborough, Tennessee's National Storytelling Festival is an October destination. amenities included. Note: Laurel County is home to the world's largest stainless-steel skillet, frying up more than 120,000 chicken dinners. chickenfestival.com Luxury Cabin Rentals & Downtown Blue Ridge Accomodations 706-258-6220 MountainTopCabinRentals.com #mountaintopcabinrentals 40 BLUERIDGECOUNTRY.COM Located only 90 minutes from Atlanta! TENNESSEE JONESBOROUGH: National Storytelling Festival (Oct. 4 - 6. Spend the days enjoying the art, impact and importance of a well-told story at this Smithsonian Affiliate location. Fifty-one years ago, " the Festival ignited a renaissance " and today thousands gather in the storytelling capital of the world. Renowned tellers from around the globe captivate audiences with folktales, poetry, narratives, humor, music and myths from across cultures. Take a fall leaf walk or bike ride on three miles of trails through the 130-acre Persimmon Ridge Park while in town. Local dining: Olde Towne Pancakehttp://www.chickenfestival.com http://www.MountainTopCabinRentals.com http://www.BLUERIDGECOUNTRY.COM